A native of New York and a Steve Vai Favored Nations recording artist, ROB BALDUCCI has defined himself as a guitarist, musician, composer and one of the most sought after instructors in New York. Balducci’s music is drenched in layers of sonic colors, each representing a tangible emotion, desire, depth, feeling, thought and mood. Balducci has four albums released, three which are on Favored Nations Entertainment. His new CD Violet Horizon was just released and coming out soon on The Rock House Method his first instructional DVD.

“Rob is a great player and is as dedicated to his work as one can get and it shows in the construction of his audio emotions”- Steve Vai


JOE STUMP is one of the most intense and over the top guitarists on the planet. His maniacal guitar driven releases are amazing displays of power and jaw dropping technical command. He was named by Guitar One Magazine as one of the ten fastest shredders of all time and by Guitarist as one of the top 20 shredders of all time.


MIKE ORLANDO was selected as a top ten finalist worldwide for Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar of the Year 2008 from thousands of passionate guitarists worldwide. Since being selected, he has been featured in Guitar Player Magazine several times and is very proud to be associated with Guitar Player Magazine.